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Makerspace Movement

Makerspaces and Maker education has taken hold in the Library world. Innisfil is a leading the way incorporating programs and services with connections to science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math to support STEAM education theories. Innisfil along with other libraries are providing the equipment and space for customers to explore, connect, create and learn together in one space a ‘Community Hub’. Check out this article entitled “Making Room for Informal Learning Librarians Discuss the Future of Makerspaces” featuring Susan Downs, our Library CEO and Aaron DeVries, ideaLAB manager as well as Megan Danak, principal librarian at Tampa–Hillsborough County (Fla.) Public Library System’s The Hive; Sarah Winchowky, project coordinator at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Maker Jawn. Libraries have traditionally been book borrowing buildings but now have become a place for hands-on learning where people can come together to be makers and hackers. It’s about the experiences, new skill-development and creativity. "More Starts Here" at Innisfil Public Library!